The federal government has declared December 25 and
26, 2019, as well as January 1, 2020, as public holidays to mark the Christmas,
Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made
the declaration on behalf of the federal government, felicitated with
Christians and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on this year’s Christmas
and New Year celebrations.
He enjoined all Christians to live within the
virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ, which he said hinge on compassion,
patience, peace, humility, righteousness and love for one another, adding that
doing so would guarantee an atmosphere of peace and security in the country.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of
the ministry, Ms. Georgina Ehuriah, Aregbesola stated that the determination of
the government towards ensuring an atmosphere of peace and security would
engender Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), thereby revitalising the economy and
improving employment opportunities for the teeming youths in the country.
The statement noted that "the minister
expressed confidence that 2020 would be a breakthrough year for all Nigerians,
and assured Nigerians that the gederal government under the visionary
leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari would make life more meaningful for
all Nigerians.
"The minister urged Christians to use this
period to pray for Nigeria and admonished all citizens to remain focused and
determined as well as to continue to persist in displaying love for one
another. With patience and perseverance, the current security challenges will
be overcome.
"With love for one another, hard work, selfless
service, patience and patriotism Nigeria will sooner than later join the league
of developed nations."
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